Visiting numbers restricted at hospital
Hospital visitors are being limited to two at a time per patient, NHS Shetland has advised, as it faces a “very busy” period at the…
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Don’t visit relatives in hospital if you feel unwell, says NHS Shetland
People are being urged to avoid visiting the hospital, or any care homes, if they feel unwell. The plea has come from NHS Shetland, which…
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NHS Shetland has warned bacteria causing food poisoning are closely linked to poultry such as turkey. However, precautions can be taken to stay safe over…
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Social media negativity ‘not helpful’ in attracting health workers
Negative comments about accommodation on social media are deterring health workers from taking roles in Shetland, a human resources director has said.
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Winter bug cases recorded, says NHS
The first cases of seasonal vomiting and diarrhoea have been recorded by NHS Shetland. The health authority has urged people to reduce the risk of…
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Northern Star bereavement suite offers ‘guiding light’ to parents after pregnancy loss
A new bereavement suite for parents who have suffered an early pregnancy loss has opened today in the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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Levenwick Medical Practice to be managed by NHS Shetland
From today (Sunday) Levenwick Medical Practice will become managed by NHS Shetland rather than operating as an independent practice. This is in response to a…
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Delight as resident nurse found for Fair Isle
A new full-time resident nurse is set to move into Fair Isle early next year. NHS Shetland advertised the role just last month, with the…
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NHS announces flu and Covid winter
The autumn and winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid is now under way, with the main programme running until mid-December. NHS Shetland says the…
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Isles nurse named Nursing Student of the Year
A Shetland staff nurse has been named Nursing Student of the Year at the Royal College Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year awards ceremony….
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Two new roles for Robinson
A new interim chief officer has been appointed to Shetland’s Integration Joint Board (IJB).
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New chief executive for NHS Shetland
Brian Chittick has been appointed as the new chief executive of NHS Shetland.
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NHS shelter provides resting place at ‘scenic’ spot
NHS Shetland has unveiled its new boat-themed shelters between the Lerwick Health Centre and the new Sletts path, which is popular with walkers. The shelters…
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Patient undergoes first heart scan of its kind in Shetland
The first coronary angiogram in Shetland has been hailed as a major progression in plans to provide care closer to home.
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